Fried Pizza at Tony Boombozz

Overcome with curiosity about Tony Boombozz's new Montanaro, "Louisville's "FIRST and ONLY fried pizza," we made a trip to the Taphouse at Bardstown and Eastern to try one.  We really like Boombozz's pizzas, and I love how this location has a separate entrance, cash register and dedicated parking spots for takeout orders. 

They describe the Montanaro like this: "Not to be confused with deep-fried state fair fried creations, the authentic Italian pizza features a flash-fried crust that’s sauced, topped with fresh mozzarella a single topping and baked until crispy and golden."  After reading that, relief washed over me.  I had previously envisioned something that never should have been deep fried in the first place, like a candy bar or stick of butter, made more disgusting by a crust of icky oil and crunchy cholesterol. Thank God, I thought - not another monstrosity of whatever-the-hell, plunged into the deep fryer only to be pulled out and grimly displayed.

This pizza is a delight.  One of the most satisfyingly crisp and chewy crusts I've had in ages.  The sauce has a little zip to it, and the dollops of fresh mozz provide creaminess. Strips of fresh basil and a dusting of parmesan cheese top the pie. 

• Vampin' Lady True Confession: These pizzas are really just enough to serve one person, with maybe a piece left behind if you're not a huge eater.  The first time we ordered the Montanaro, we did not know this.  The second time, we got smart and ordered one for each of us. I made a simple salad to go with them, and it all made for a great dinner.